10. Look The Part

“Dress for the job you want, not the one you have” is a tired mantra, but it’s been around so long for a reason — it’s mostly true. Even in offices without strict dress codes, employees of the same level tend to adopt a similar “uniform,” making it tough to break out. Maybe the guys in your cube farm wear the standard button-up and chinos getup, while management wears suits. In that case, stepping up your game a little — adding a tie, or a cool blazer — will subtly signal to the higher-ups that you can fit in with them. Humans in general are more likely to take people more seriously when they look like them, so use this to your advantage. Of course, you’ll want to make sure that your facial hair, if any, is trimmed and neat, so make sure to put the BIC® Flex 5® to work. Its Balancing Sphere® gives you better shave control, so while stubble is cool and all, but it doesn’t scream “management potential.”

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